going to miss you all on the September ride,have fun and be safe.

Lucky is a 3 year old Hackney pony. He stands approximately 13.2 hands. He is full bodied and gorgeous! He has a wonderful chocolate color body with flaxen mane, tail and forelock. He has been started under saddle and is ready for riding. He is what I consider green broke. He has never bucked or reared with a rider on. He needs to learn to give to the bit. Currently being ridden in a full cheek, french link snaffle. He would make an excellent mount for a large child or small adult. We have owned Lucky since he was a weanling. He leads, lunges, stands tied, loads, trailers, is up to date on deworming, farrier and vaccinations. He doesn't kick or bite. He's in the lower end of the herd hierarchy. He will ride out alone or with other horses. Is an easy keeper.
About his personality: Lucky likes people. He responds well to a gentle but firm hand and voice. He's the first to meet you at the gate or in the pasture. He is curious, kind and gentle. It's his nature to be your friend and likes as much attention as you are willing to give him.
If you are willing to continue his routine, he will produce the results for you. Price is negotiable to an excellent home only. Serious inquiries only.
UPDATE from Wendy Fisher, Lucky's trainer:
He has been ridden down trail, road, and through orchards. Focusing more right now on driving. Should be pulling a cart by the end of this week.

Needs to find a home before winter. Price negotiable to the right home. GOOD HOME a must!

Please consider this cute little guy. He is so worth it.
For more updates on his progress visit:

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Our 4H leader is starting to look for a quiet horse or pony that knows how to drive. She no longer can ride and wants to stay connected to the horse world. She needs a been there done that horse as this will be her first try at driving. She is an excellent home. Thank you!

I wish you people that brought your dog to camp (South Branch)this weekend and let him run way out ahead of you realize how selfish you are being, I fell off my horse because of you. What is it going to take for you to stop. Someone getting hurt? after being talked to you did it again the next day. What is up?
We as fellow riders should not have to be concerned that your dog may appear out of nowhere on a dead run towards us.

Selling for a friend:
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Mare for sale. 15.2 hands, great on trails, natural smooth gait. Has a beautiful head and confirmation. Disposition is awesome-very loving. Quality old time blood lines. Toby's Choco Chap, Buddy Roe, Kilburns Chocolate Sundown, Sam, and Tobe. Thank-You! Quality home a must. Have to sell due to my health. Call Ruth 616-335-3373 Asking $4500. Pictures can be seen on Craigslist.com - Holland search for rocky

Hey All you September riders! Terry and I will be on the ride and will bring a few rain coats if anyone needs one, We also have our new short black coat and new long chaps in stock and will be bringing them also. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Glad you are feeling better. Looking forward to seeing you and Catherine. The coffee is on. and the couch is ready for catherine if needed. Love you always.

A HUGE thank you to Stephanie Thorne for 'fixing' Grace after our fall! Grace is moving much better thanks to you Stephanie! (And Gunner appreciated his adjustment too!)

If your horse needs a chiropractor call Stephanie!!! What she does really really works!

THANK YOU Stephanie!

Just wanted to let everyone know that Ernie Marsh is home from the hospital and doing well. His home address is: 2565 S. Peach Lake Rd., West Branch, MI 48661 if anyone would like to send a card or wish him well. He was planning on riding the September Ride with Catherine.

Just wondering if anyone has ridden Bass River or Pigeon Creek or even Eastmanville Poor Farm recently? The bugs, esp. mosquitoes have been terrible by my house and from last reports, terrible at these locations.

Just wondering if they are starting to die down at all. I would love to ride one of these locations this weekend.

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From Pinckney Trail Riders - assisting special youth with an introduction to horses:

Pinckney Trail Riders Association

PLEASE HELP US HELP SOME SPECIAL KIDS
2nd
KIDS DAY AT THE RANCH – SAT. OCTOBER 2ND

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN FROM GRIEVING KIDS ORGANIZATION (children who have lost a parent) LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER – LOCAL DOMESTIC & CHILD ABUSE AGENCY & other agencies helping kids.

For the small amount of $30 you can help us provide a special child who may never have seen a horse before, the opportunity to take a trail ride through the beautiful woods of Pinckney Rec Area, see demonstrations by our local 4H groups of various show disciplines. Roping ~ Buffalo ~ Games ~ Crafts ~ Face Painting & Lunch.

PLEASE MAIL YOUR DONATION BY 9/15/10 TO: PTRA 11185 Country Ln. – Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-2975
PTRA IS 501C3 ORGANIZED ~ YOUR DONATION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Pontiac Lake 2011 Events:

Hi Everyone,

Please let all trail rider's know that we, PLHA have chosen our 2011 dates for trail events. If you can forward this to other trail groups who like to plan events around ours so that they don't book the same dates because lots of the members like to go to other clubs events, that would be appreciated.

Thank you! Caryn Robinson

Please contact the fabulous Susie Sulla; PLHA (party at the park trail boss) for more information at us5495@earthlink.net

or check our webpage [www.plha.info]

10th anniversary Barn Dance February 19th 2011
Welcome Spring Ride at PLHA April 2nd. Bad weather/Raindate April 9th
Welcome Summer Poker Ride and annual meeting campout weekend June 10th, 11th and 12th
Tour the trails Poker ride and campout weekend September 9th, 10th and 11th

Michigan State U students:
If you are thinking of trying out for the MSU Equestrian Team, attend the Tryout Info meeting Thursday at 7 pm in 1300 Anthony Hall.

Also, next MI Horse Council Meeting @ MSU Pavilion 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:30 pm.

EEE update: [www.mlive.com]

16" Hedgpeth custom made gaited saddle. brand new, fits the average size gaited type. has a nice padded seat with a good "pocket", free swinging forward hung stirrups for a great ride. 1250.00 obo, email for more pics/info.

I rode at Waterloo on Saturday. What a perfect day with NO BUGS!

Gunner is a 10 year old registered TWH. He is and awesome trail horse has a very fast smooth gait. He has a great tempermant is perfect for an intermediate rider. He is a very sweet boy who is easy to catch in the pasture he walks right up to you. He is a big tall boy I think about 16.2 hands. He will walk along with quarter horses but prefers to gait and will gait out for long periods of time. He is UTD on his shots and coggins also has front shoes on. He needs someone who has more time to ride him and take him out on trail rides.Come on out and see Gunner and take him for a ride. Serious Inquries only. $2500.00 Firm.Please call Chris- 810-287-0945 or Ashley- 810-516-8155 Thank You :)

Hay for sale
1st cutting, $2 a bale
2nd cutting, $3 a bale.

Put up dry and barn stored

email or call 517 522 3941

Thank you

If anyone rides the turtle ponds off West River rd in Sanford, just be cautious, there is a man that likes to sneak up on you and he is naked and not doing very nice things. Had it happen to me and a friend Thursday evening. Don't go out alone. I hope they catch him soon. Just FYI

Deer Season Coming
DNRE is publicizing:

Antlerless Early on on Private Sept 16 - 20
Youth Hunt FIREARM Sept 21- 24
Youth Veteran Hunt FIREARM Sept 25 - 26
Archery Oct 1 - Nov 1 then Dec - January 1
Late Antlerless Dec 20 - Jan 1

Please double check these in the MDNRE website.

These are just the ones friends as DNRE have told me of - and I could have copied dates wrong.